CVE-2010-2932: Buffer overflow in BarCodeWiz BarCode 3.29 ActiveX control (BarcodeWiz.dll) allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-2932 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting barcode activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in BarCodeWiz BarCode 3.29 ActiveX control (BarcodeWiz.dll) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the LoadProperties method.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2010-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: barcodewiz

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-08-05 13:23 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

barcodewiz barcode activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.29

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.29

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy barcode-activex-control || rpm -q barcode-activex-control || barcode-activex-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison barcode-activex-control sudo apt install barcode-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.29> sudo apt-mark hold barcode-activex-control

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list barcode-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade barcode-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.29> sudo dnf versionlock add barcode-activex-control

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Barcodewiz BarCode ActiveX 3.29 - Denial of Service (PoC)
Exploit-DB: Barcodewiz Barcode ActiveX Control 3.29 - Remote Buffer Overflow (SEH)
Exploit-DB: Barcodewiz Barcode ActiveX Control 3.29 - Remote HeapSpray (Internet Explorer 6/7)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2932?

barcode activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-2932 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2932 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-2932 affect?

CVE-2010-2932 affects barcode activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in BarCodeWiz BarCode 3.29 ActiveX control (BarcodeWiz.dll) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the LoadProperties method.

How urgent is CVE-2010-2932?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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